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Devilman

2004Movie1 h 56 min

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9Rotten Tomatoes–40%

A thrilling, violent action movie about fantasy and war.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira and Ryo wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.

Feels like

  • Dark Fantasy
  • Demons
  • Apocalyptic
  • Tragedy
  • Inner Strength
  • Social Commentary
  • Friendship
  • Violence

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Hiroyuki Nasu
Written by
Machiko Nasu
Produced by
Riuko Tominaga, Toshiyuki Matsui
Music by
Hiroko Shimabukuro

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 2004 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 9, 2004
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Lighter and Softer, Non-Serial Movie, Evil Counterpart +9

  • Lighter and Softer
  • Non-Serial Movie
  • Evil Counterpart
  • Composite Character
  • Humans Are Special
  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Bloodier and Gorier
  • Too Good for This Sinful Earth
  • Always Save the Girl
  • Ghibli Hills
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Ms. Fanservice

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Devilman?"

Questions about Devilman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Devilman worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 3.9).

Will Devilman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Devilman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Devilman in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Devilman use?

Lighter and SofterNon-Serial MovieEvil CounterpartComposite CharacterHumans Are SpecialAdaptational AttractivenessBloodier and GorierToo Good for This Sinful EarthAlways Save the GirlGhibli HillsDarker and EdgierMs. Fanserviceand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Lighter and Softer, Non-Serial Movie, and Evil Counterpart.